Development of Creative, Distinctive Products and Methods
First written in FY2016. 26 of 35 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
6 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥792 million. …The Group developed and began selling polymer-modified asphalt for porous asphalt pavement with greater durability, lower noise and lower fuel consumption than conventional products. It also developed a cold-applied surface treatment material and dedicated construction equipment to seal and protect pavement surfaces as preventive maintenance before major damage occurs. …The Group developed a no-joint construction method using polymer-modified asphalt with excellent deformation-following properties to reduce noise and vibration when vehicles travel over expansion joints, and field application is progressing. A construction method using the special polymer-modified asphalt emulsion developed by the Group has also begun to be applied to railway tracks.」
The company recorded research and development expenses of ¥792 million and reported the sale and development of polymer-modified asphalt for porous asphalt and cold-applied surface treatment materials and construction equipment, as well as progress in the field application of deck waterproofing, no-joint and railway-track construction methods. - 2026-05-12RestatedEarnings
「As a result of advancing the design and order-taking activities for long-life, environmentally friendly, high-value-added products and surveys and construction methods using ICT」
The company reiterates its use of high-value-added products and ICT technology in product and construction-method development. - FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the current interim consolidated accounting period were ¥400 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the current interim consolidated accounting period.」
It states that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reports interim-period research and development expenses of ¥400 million. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥700 million. …The Group developed and began selling polymer-modified asphalt for porous asphalt pavement with greater durability, lower noise and lower fuel consumption than conventional products. It also developed a cold-applied surface treatment material and dedicated construction equipment to seal and protect pavement surfaces as preventive maintenance before major damage occurs. A construction method using the special polymer-modified asphalt emulsion developed by the Group has also begun to be applied to railway tracks.」
The company recorded research and development expenses of ¥700 million and reported the sale and development of polymer-modified asphalt for porous asphalt, cold-applied surface treatment materials and construction equipment, as well as the start of applying its construction method to railway tracks. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the current interim consolidated accounting period were ¥413 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the current interim consolidated accounting period.」
It states that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reports interim-period research and development expenses of ¥413 million. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the third quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥661 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the third quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period.」
It states that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reports research and development expenses of ¥661 million for the third cumulative quarter. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the second quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥452 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the second quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period.」
It states that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reports research and development expenses of ¥452 million. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥222 million.」
No material changes or specific new development results in research and development activities were reported, and research and development expenses of ¥222 million for the first cumulative quarter were stated. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥920 million. …The Group developed a low-carbon polymer-modified asphalt. It also developed and began selling a polymer-modified asphalt combining these high-performance and low-carbon characteristics.」
Research and development expenses increased from ¥865 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥920 million. The company reported the development and launch of sales of low-carbon polymer-modified asphalt, as well as the start of applying its construction method to railway tracks. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the third quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥689 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the third quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period.」
It states that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reports research and development expenses of ¥689 million for the third cumulative quarter. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the second quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥485 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the second quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period.」
It states that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reports research and development expenses of ¥485 million for the second cumulative quarter. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥226 million.」
No new development details in research and development activities were reported, and research and development expenses of ¥226 million for the first cumulative quarter were stated. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group's research and development activities during the current consolidated fiscal year were based on the development of creative and distinctive products and construction methods. From the perspectives of ESG and the SDGs, the Group advanced the development of products and construction methods using the following keywords, which address particularly strong social needs: strengthening national resilience, extending service life and improving performance, disaster prevention and safety, reducing costs and efficiently maintaining road assets, and reducing environmental impact. The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥865 million. In addition, the Group developed a special polymer-modified asphalt with improved workability that enables wide-area transportation and supply during disasters, and began selling it.」
The company recorded research and development expenses of ¥865 million and, while maintaining its focus on ESG and the SDGs, reported the launch of sales of special polymer-modified asphalt and the development and application of new pavement waterproofing materials, construction methods and construction equipment. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the third quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥631 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the third quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period.」
It states that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reports research and development expenses of ¥631 million for the third cumulative quarter. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the second quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥411 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the second quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period.」
It states that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reports research and development expenses of ¥411 million for the second cumulative quarter. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥193 million.」
No material changes or specific new product development results in research and development activities were reported, and research and development expenses of ¥193 million for the first cumulative quarter were stated. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group's research and development activities during the current consolidated fiscal year were based on the development of creative and distinctive products and construction methods. From the perspectives of ESG and the SDGs, the Group advanced the development of products and construction methods using the following keywords, which address particularly strong social needs: strengthening national resilience, extending service life and improving performance, disaster prevention and safety, reducing costs and efficiently maintaining road assets, and reducing environmental impact. The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥787 million. In addition, the Group developed a special polymer-modified asphalt with improved workability that enables wide-area transportation and supply during disasters, and began selling it.」
The company recorded research and development expenses of ¥787 million and, in addition to ESG and the SDGs, reported the launch of sales of special polymer-modified asphalt and the field application of new pavement waterproofing materials and construction methods. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the second quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥356 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the second quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period.」
It states that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reports research and development expenses of ¥356 million for the second cumulative quarter. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥170 million.」
No material changes or new development results in research and development activities were reported, and research and development expenses of ¥170 million for the first cumulative quarter were stated. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥709 million.」
Research and development expenses increased from ¥653 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥709 million. The company also provides specific details of initiatives to improve the service life of pavements using polymer-modified asphalt emulsion and to improve the productivity of construction and site management using ICT and other technologies. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the third quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥504 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the third quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period.」
It states that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reports research and development expenses of ¥504 million for the third cumulative quarter. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the second quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥538 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the second quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period.」
It states that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reports research and development expenses of ¥538 million for the second cumulative quarter. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥159 million.」
No new changes or development results in research and development activities were reported, and research and development expenses of ¥159 million for the first cumulative quarter were stated. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Research and development is based on the development of creative and distinctive products and construction methods. We are advancing product and construction-method development using as keywords the areas of particularly strong social need: longer service lives and higher performance, disaster prevention and safety, cost reduction and efficient maintenance of road assets, and reduced environmental impact. During the consolidated fiscal year, the total research and development expenses incurred by the Group were ¥653 million.」
It records ¥653 million in research and development expenses and describes development and usage results for high-performance modified asphalt, all-season surface-treatment materials, pavement patching materials and grade-adjustment materials. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the cumulative third quarter of the fiscal year were ¥479 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative third quarter of the fiscal year.」
It states that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reports research and development expenses of ¥479 million for the cumulative third quarter of the fiscal year. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year were ¥317 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year.」
It states that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reports research and development expenses of ¥317 million for the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the cumulative first quarter of the fiscal year were ¥148 million.」
It indicates no material changes in research and development activities and reports research and development expenses of ¥148 million for the cumulative first quarter of the fiscal year. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the cumulative third quarter of the fiscal year were ¥522 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative third quarter of the fiscal year.」
It confirms that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reports research and development expenses of ¥522 million for the cumulative third quarter of the fiscal year. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year were ¥361 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year.」
It confirms that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reports research and development expenses of ¥361 million for the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the cumulative first quarter of the fiscal year were ¥179 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative first quarter of the fiscal year.」
It confirms that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reports research and development expenses of ¥179 million for the cumulative first quarter of the fiscal year. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Research and development is based on the development of creative and distinctive products and construction methods. We are advancing product and construction-method development using as keywords the areas of particularly strong social need: longer service lives and higher performance, disaster prevention and safety, cost reduction and efficient maintenance of road assets, and reduced environmental impact. During the consolidated fiscal year, the total research and development expenses incurred by the Group were ¥706 million. In the asphalt-processed products business, we developed high-performance modified asphalt that can contribute to extending the service lives of infrastructure facilities such as bridges and ports, as well as a pavement repair material that can be applied at low temperatures and in wet conditions and offers excellent wear resistance. As safety measures for traffic, we also developed durable pavement patching materials and grade-adjustment materials, which are being used at various sites.」
It records ¥706 million in research and development expenses and describes specific development results, including modified asphalt, pavement repair materials, pavement patching materials and grade-adjustment materials. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the cumulative third quarter of the fiscal year were ¥513 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative third quarter of the fiscal year.」
It confirms that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reports research and development expenses of ¥513 million for the cumulative third quarter of the fiscal year. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year were ¥355 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year.」
It confirms that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reports research and development expenses of ¥355 million for the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The total research and development expenses incurred by the Group during the cumulative first quarter of the fiscal year were ¥178 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative first quarter of the fiscal year.」
It confirms that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reports research and development expenses of ¥178 million for the quarter. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Research and development is based on the development of creative and distinctive products and construction methods. We are advancing product and construction-method development using as keywords the areas of particularly strong social need: longer service lives and higher performance, disaster prevention and safety, cost reduction and efficient maintenance of road assets, and reduced environmental impact. During the consolidated fiscal year, the total research and development expenses incurred by the Group were ¥464 million.」
Research and development was conducted in both the products business and the road paving business, and ¥464 million in research and development expenses was recorded.